View Poll Results: Is a Driveshaft Loop Important?

Yes, you should get one!

118

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No, there is no need for one.

13.24%

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02-08-2014, 01:46 PM

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calgary_z28

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Originally Posted by Carguy8888

I snapped my rear u joint, ruined my drive shaft and beat the snot out of the bottom of my 69 shifting from 1st-2nd at 6k+ entering a parkway by myself after a nice launch. Yes I had a loop. The thought to myself was this is not good the second after the star spangled banner ended. I thought I blew the motor until I got to look under the car and said whew. I saved the mangled U joint after I sold the car for a paperweight.

Wow..even a loop didn't help you much. Steel or aluminum drive shaft?
Although, I guess it doesn't matter if the u joint breaks. I'll be getting
a loop regardless at least it's better than nothing.

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02-09-2014, 05:56 PM

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calgary_z28

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Ordered a Lakewood 18022..hopefully it fits
nicely with my TSP ORY and Pacesetter's.

Thanks for the advice.

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02-09-2014, 06:19 PM

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nascarnate326

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how close is too close for my DS SL and exhaust?

I believe I have a lake wood and it was really close to my new exhaust so I removed it. After reading this thread sounds like I may want to notch it or find a way to make it work.